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May 13, |930. A. MECKINNON 1,758,196

Attorney Maty 13, 1930.

A, MacKlNNON TABLE Filed April 26, 1927 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Patented May 13,1939

reini- .ABCHIBALD MACKINNON, 0F NEW YORK, N. Y. i

TABLE' i Application led April 26,

be quickly set up to support the leaves of said Y table in one position and movable to a closed or inoperative positionV within a` very restricted space so that the folded table maybe conveniently transported or stored in a` comparatively limited area. Another object of my invention is-to provide a folding or collapsible table of thechar` acter specified in which the supporting leg or legs is pivotally connected to a substan; tially narrow central tabletopsothat when and inoperative positions for convenient the saidleg or legs are moved to'theirinoperative position, the combined Width of the folded legs Will be less than the vwidth of the said topV permitting the .transportation and storage ofthe table in a very' limited or restricted area. L. f

A continued object of my invention isY to provide a folding or collapsible table having a plurality of connected supporting legs movable transversely of Va table top and hinged leaves therefor, saidsupporting 'legs being of a width considerably less than the width ofthe said top when moved to Vtheir closed handling and storage ina comparatively limited space.

To enable others skilled inthe art to more fully comprehend the underlying features of my invention and its possiblemodifications that the same may be understood and the practical applications thereof appreciated for the uses, purposes and objects intended, drawings depicting a preferred form are annexed hereto in which Fig. 1 is a view showing my invention when assembled and set up for use.

1927iy semina. 186,796.

Fig.f2 isa sectional view taken on the line 2.-2 ofLFig. l. Fig. 3 isea'view partly in section showing the closed position of the supporting legs.y

Fig-4 is a bottom plan, 1 Ffig is a sectional view showingthe hinged Fig. `6V is a view showing a slightly modified form .ofthe invention.

Fig. 7 is a View taken on the lineof Figy.

Fig.8 isa. view showing the type. of sup.- porting leg illustrated by Fig. 7 when closed.

Fig. 9 is a detail showing the rod connection forthe supporting legs.

Fig. `10 is a view of the actuating rod con necting they supporting legs.

Fig. llis a detail showing the connection of the central table topk whenemployed in connection with stationary posts or pillars.

Referring now to the drawings wherein like reference characters designate" corresponding'parts'throughout the several views, 5al designates the table top lwhich consists of a substantially narrow continuous board of considerable length'to which the side leaves 5, 6 are connected by. strap hinges 7 The said leavesare preferably of the same len th as the central top 5 but considerably wi er and when opened lie in the same plane to provide a table top that may be employed for different purposes and uses.

The supporting means for the table comprise'a plurality of substantially rectangular outside frames each having the vertical legs 8, 9y and top and bottom cross connecting bars 10"11,fastened'theretm the said connecting bars being pivotally mounted for rotation on a rod 12 fastened to the top 5 and extending through the said top and bottom connecting bars and retained a nut and washer. The width of the frames are substantially the lwidth of the entirehtable'top when the leaves are opened as vclearly seen by Fig. 2 of the drawing.

Y I provide a second inside frame, substantially triangular in shape Aandcomprising top and bottom cross bars 13, 14 and inclined legs 15, 16 attached thereto but on opposite sides thereof as shown more clearly by Fig. 1. The

length of the legs 15, 16 are somewhat shorter than the legs 8, A9 in order that one frame may be swung on its pivot at right angles to the other in one position and within theframe in parallelism thereto in a second or inoperative position. In other words, when the frames are opened, four supporting legs are provided for the table, and whenthe frames are swung on the rods 12 to their inoperative positions, they are disposed in longitudinal alignment with the top 5 permitting the leaves to drop as shown in Fig. 3. In order that the oustide frames may be swung to their operative positions at right angles tothe table top, each of the strap hinges maybe provided with a side flange 17 which acts as an abutment for the top cross bars 13. -l Y From the above construction, it will be seen that I have provided a folding or collapsible table which may be of any desired length and in which the hinged leaves are properly supported by the` rotatable frames which are capable of being rotated to an inoperative position to lie between said leaves and in longitudinal alignment with the'top 5 for convenience in transportation and storage.

In orderthat the outer frames may be actuated or moved to their operative positions, I

provide a connecting rod 18attached'to the corresponding legs of all the frames and which may be manipulated Vby hand to open the said frame transversely of the table top or at right angles thereto `when theleaves are raised. v

In Figs. 6 to 11 inclusive, a slightly modified 'form of the invention is shown, applicable for use under more specific conditions. In many instances, it is desired to position a foldable orcollapsible table between pillars or posts 20, 21 at opposite ends or sides of a room. The table top 22 is therefore provided with semi-circular recesses 23, in the ends thereof to interfit the said pillars orposts to prevent relative, lateral movement. The leaves 24, 25 are also hingedly connected by means of strap hinges to the top 22'in the same manner as described in connection with the first form of the invention. The supporting Vmeans' employed comprises aV substantially triangular frame having a top cross Ybar 26l provided with a dowel or pin, 27 extending into a'recess through the center of the top 22. Connected to the top 22 are the rigid sides 28, 29and at the apex of the frame a dowel or pin 30 is provided to fit Withina recess 31 in the floor.V The frame in this instance, therefore, is also capable of pivotal movement in an operative position at right angles Vto the may be opened simultanenously as described in connection with Figs. 1 to 4 inclusive. In both forms of the invention, it will be seen that the frames may be closed to lie entirely between the hinged leaves so that the width ofthe table in its inoperative position is comparatively position. Y Y Y `While Ihaveshown and described my innarrow as compared to its open soY ventionvwithv some degree of particularity, I

lrealize that various changes and details of the structure may he altered and modified to meet specific conditions, uses and purposes. I therefor. do not'wish to belimitedand restricted to the exact details asshown but reserve the right to make ysuch changes and alterations as may fairly be included within the scope of the subject matter being claimed.

Having shown and described, my invention what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent of the United States is: Y

1. A folding-table of the class described comprising a narrow, longitudinally extending top', leaves hingedly connected to the top, a plurality. of connected frames and vertical `rods on which said frames may rotate, a separable second frame pivotally mounted on each of the rods for movement at right angles vto the first mentioned frames, both of said framesA being adapted for rotation as a unit toaclosed, inoperative position in longitudinal alignment with the top andbetween the said leaves when closed and a rod constituting aV pivot link connectionbetween the supportiop ing frames'whereby the swinging of one supporting frame will produce a corresponding swing of the other support frames. v.

2. A Yfolding table of the class described comprising a top, leaves and hinges connecting said leaves to the top, supporting frames lno Y pivotally connected to the top for movement atv right angles thereto, said hinges constituting an abutment for said supporting means when opened, and interior supporting framesV movable with the first `mentioned frames as a unit inlongitudinal alignment with the top and between the said leaves and a rod constituting apivot link connection between the vsupporting frames whereby'the swingingof one supporting frame will produce a corresponding swing of the other support frames. Y Y

3. A folding table of zthe Vclass described comprising atop, leaves connected to the top, a plurality of rectangular supporting frames pivotally mounted Vfor swinging movement at. right angles to the top, a triangular fra-me lrotatablewithin andat right 

